Mercedes-Benz A Class, B Class, CLA Recall R/2015/099: Possibility Of Loss Of Drive, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Jul 2015
- Launched
- 3,890
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1504
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class, B Class, CLA vehicles built between 1 September 2011 and 30 June 2013. The drive shaft and the hub of the outer joint may separate. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the snap ring both sides together with the respective outboard boots on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The drive shaft and the hub of the outer joint may separate. In very rare cases it cannot be excluded that the vehicle stops. The steering and braking system remain fully available to the driver.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF DRIVE Defect: The drive shaft and the hub of the outer joint may separate. In very rare cases it cannot be excluded that the vehicle stops. The steering and braking system remain fully available to the driver. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the snap ring both sides together with the respective outboard boots on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possibility of loss of drive.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the snap ring both sides together with the respective outboard boots on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
A Class, B Class, CLA built between 1 September 2011 and 30 June 2013 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 3,890 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRPC1504 or the DVSA reference R/2015/099. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLA, GLBElectric drive unit power electronics | Low | R/2026/315 | |
| CLA, GLBSoftware version of communication module | Low | R/2026/203 | |
| A ClassInterior door handle release | Book soon | R/2026/098 | |
| CLABolting of front seats and belt buckles | Urgent | R/2025/533 | |
| CLAVariant of 48V wiring harness | Urgent | R/2025/556 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2015/121 on 7 Jul 2015, for side restraint system may not function as intended. The one launched after it was R/2015/120 on 23 Jul 2015, for passenger airbag may not function as intended. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/099, launched 14 July 2015. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.